Background
Higbie, Leslie Wilson was born on October 30, 1914 in Morris, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edgar Creighton and Nellie May (Leslie) Higbie.
congressional staffer broadcaster
Higbie, Leslie Wilson was born on October 30, 1914 in Morris, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edgar Creighton and Nellie May (Leslie) Higbie.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Illinois, 1937. Postgraduate, George Washington University. Postgraduate, American University.
News broadcaster, various radio stations, eastern United States, 1938-1947; correspondent, Mutual Network Washington Bureau, 1947-1959; freelance writer and broadcaster, various networks, Washington, 1959-1964; special assistant, Congressman William S. Moorhead, Pennsylvania, 1965-1966; press secretary, Sen. Eugene McCarthy, 1967-1971; with, United States Information Agency Voice of America, Washington, 1971-1976.
Founding sponsor, Executive Board member Taylor Run Citizens Association, Alexandria, Virginia, 1954-1957. Captain United States Army Air Corps, 1942-1944, various overseas combat zones. Member Chevy Chase Club, Lake Sunapee Yacht Club. M C.
Married Elizabeth Blood Rock, May 26, 1979.